Dine Out Vancouver Festival: $40 Menus

Lift Bar Grill View

Whether you wish to sip a signature cocktail at the honey onyx bar or enjoy a dinner overlooking Coal Harbour and the North Shore Mountains, LIFT has something for everyone. The varied menu features a blend of classic dishes with New World influences. The wine list focuses all the major wine producing regions as well as the best of British Columbia, with a strong emphasis on wines produced in a sustainable manner.

Brix and Mortar

Brix & Mortar's seasonally changing, Pacific Northwest cuisine presents local and regional ingredients prepared with classic techniques borrowed from around the world. The diverse menu offers very good value for the quality. The wine list boasts an extensive selection of by-the-glass choices, each with its own description, and an in-depth bottle list that covers most of the world’s wine regions.

Cafe Nido

Located in the historic Manhattan Court building, Il Nido ("the Nest") is an oasis in the heart of the city. It offers a seasonal vine-covered patio to gather for the best wines from Italy and around the world, and of course the Northern Italian-inspired cuisine.

1203881 Bc Ltd

Located in Chinatown Vancouver, the newly opened Juniper Kitchen & Bar features handcrafted cocktails and Cascadian inspired fare. The experience at this neighbourhood hotspot is about connecting with local makers and celebrating the best of the Cascadian region.

Zen Japanese Restaurant

For more than 15 years, Zen Japanese Restaurant has been considered by patrons and critics alike as one of the city's finest dining establishments. Mouth dropping views of brilliant sunsets serve as the perfect complement to the mouth-watering creations provided by Zen's team of highly skilled chefs. Though located in beautiful West Vancouver, Zen is more than just a neighbourhood restaurant, attracting a loyal following of Japanese food lovers from all corners of the globe. Inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine, the inventive menu is heavily influenced by the abundance of wonderful West Coast seafood and produce.

Yew Seafood + Bar

YEW seafood + bar is a dramatic restaurant with an open, interactive kitchen, features the freshest seafood the West Coast has to offer. Executive chef Ned Bell and the YEW team support a "Farm to Table" philosophy, sourcing ingredients from local oceans, rivers and farms.

West Restaurant + Bar

Recognized as the "jewel in Vancouver's culinary crown," West's outstanding contemporary regional cuisine and seamless service has garnered much critical acclaim. Pristine local ingredients are sourced to deliver superbly conceived dishes offering modern interpretations of classics. The elegant dining room is highlighted by a magnificent, temperature-controlled wall of wine housing West's extensive wine collection, an ever-evolving list of acclaimed Old World producers, rare finds and exciting New World vintners. At the gleaming cherrywood bar, martinis and cocktails are composed of fresh herbs, juices and creative infusions.

The Vancouver Fish Co Restaurant & Bar

The Vancouver Fish Company Restaurant & Bar on Granville Island is serves up only the freshest seafood available. The amazing team of kitchen and service staff are excited to have the opportunity to be at your service while presenting a fresh take on seafood in Vancouver.

Tramonto

Beautiful sunsets, sumptuous food and decadent elixirs all await you at Tramonto, the River Rock Casino Resorts’ hidden gem. Nestled on the third floor of the east hotel tower, Tramonto is resort dining at its finest. Tramonto provides guests with the ultimate in casual upscale dining for dinner on any occasion. Expect inventive cuisine made with the best in local ingredients, an extensive wine list, and seasoned, attentive staff who'll provide you with a downtown experience right in the heart of the Richmond resort.

Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant

This iconic revolving restaurant offers up fine continental dining at 553 feet (167m) for an unobstructed view of Vancouver, the coastal mountains and the ocean. Windows specifically angled for maximum viewing of the city below. A stunning combination of great food and a magical panoramic view.

Shaughnessy Restaurant

Shaughnessy Restaurant is located only minutes from downtown Vancouver, but upon arrival, it's as though you've entered another world. Fifty five acres of vast year-round gardens, representing the northern and southern hemispheres await you and drench your dining experience in colour and beauty. The menu, created by chef David William Grimshaw, perfectly complements the surroundings: innovative, contemporary and West Coast. Only the highest quality local ingredients are selected to serve - many of the organic vegetables come from the garden itself. Changing with the seasons, the menu reflects the fresh produce, meats and fish plentiful at that time.

Salmon N' Bannock Bistro

We are a First Nations restaurant located at 1128 West Broadway in Vancouver. Proudly showcasing Aboriginal cuisine with a variety of "nationwide" inspired culinary delights, using the freshest seasonal ingredients, certified organic game and wild fish. The team is composed of members of different Nations such as Nuxalk, Haida Gwaii, Nuu-Cha-Nulth, Okanagan/Little Shushwap Indian Band, Cree,Cree & Stoney,Naxwaxda'xw,and Blackfoot,and Musqueum. The space also features First Nations art from upcoming artists focusing on traditional values, but with a modern flair and representation.

Salmon House On The Hill

Located in West Vancouver, The Salmon House offers a spectacular view of the city skyline,passing cruise ships, Stanley Park and the surrounding waterways. Experience Chef MarioFortin's contemporary fresh seafood, along with a selection from the award winning B.C.-focused wine list, in this West Coast inspired setting. Chef Fortin sources the freshest, local, seasonal ingredients plus his menu is proudly Ocean Wise.

Sai Woo Kitchen & Bar

The modern dining room at Sai Woo serves globally inspired cuisine created with fresh ingredients and surprising, lighthearted twists. Cocktails are crafted with precision using top-shelf liquors, fine teas and exotic fruits.

Royal Dinette

Located in the heart of Vancouver’s financial District, Royal Dinette revolves around celebrated chef David Gunawan’s signature focus on bringing together the best fresh, locally sourced ingredients for a true farm-to-table feast for the senses. With an ever-changing seasonal menu, fresh pasta, pastry and butcher stations and a bar menu offering an array of local craft beer, sparkling wine and handmade classic cocktails, Royal Dinette pairs the laidback, informal atmosphere of a bygone diner with an elegant standard of service to bring quality, value and creativity of cuisine to a whole new audience.

Time & Place Kitchen I Bar

Located on the 3rd floor of the Three Diamond Award Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Reflect social dining + lounge is a classy, seductive and luxurious experience. The restaurant’s design is relaxed yet plush with a rich mix of colours and fabrics. The stunning decor has inspired an equally stunning menu. The esteemed chef demonstrates his great knowledge of fusion cooking, expertly and tastefully blending the flavours and spices of the West Coast with those of Europe and Asia. The result is an elegantly simple menu offering a range of memorable dishes.

Provence Marinaside

Where Davie Street meets False Creek in Vancouver’s popular Yaletown neighborhood, Provence Marinaside is a great place to meet your friends or relax with family. Choose to sit at the bar or on the patio and watch the action in the marina or on the seawall. Provence Marinaside’s award winning food, warm ambiance and friendly service turns every meal into a special occasion. Chef/owner Jean-Francis Quaglia shares his love and philosophy of food in each dish that is created. Located on the water there is a focus on fresh local seafood including a raw oyster bar.

La Brass

Jean Francis and Alessandra Quaglia, both chefs, met in France while brushing shoulders in the kitchen of several hotels. Romance and marriage followed soon after. They worked together again in Vancouver at the Wall Center Hotel. In December 1997, they bravely embarked upon a project called Provence Mediterranean Grill. With it's cozy neighbourhood feel, this Point Grey restaurant enjoys enormous success, with a loyal local following.

Poor Italian Ristorante

he Poor Italian Ristorante is an under-the-radar gathering spot with a relaxed atmosphere and warm and personalized dining. Enjoy an evening of fine food in a tranquil environment and let our chefs work wonders with local, fresh and sustainable ingredients in simple and flavourful combinations. Gnocchi, lasagna and ravioli are created here daily.

Pidgin Restaurant

At PiDGiN, we see no need for distinctions between casual and fine dining. A restaurant can be both beautiful and comfortable; cuisine can be at once delicate and approachable. As dining perspectives have changed, so too has the line between east and west. Our experiences travelling and working in various continents is reflected in our food, bar, and even on our walls.

Pat Quinn's Restaurant and Bar

Pat Quinn's is a classic steak and seafood restaurant in a contemporary West Coast setting. Expect quality comforting fare combining classic favourites and innovative creations, in an atmosphere that's right for every occasion. From an unbeatable after-round burger to an unforgettable meal, Pat Quinn's is sure to build great memories.

Botanist

A vibrant gathering place of celebration or an exclusive intimate dining experience for two; ORU is the perfect spot to savour food of the Pacific Northwest and flavours of the Pacific Rim. A marble and stainless steel open concept kitchen sets the stage upon which the innovative and talented chefs create extraordinary cuisine. The menu features a variety of dishes of local origin with a twist from the Pacific Rim; simply and skillfully prepared. The dining room also boasts the best views and a sweeping expanse of floor to ceiling windows that showcase Coal Harbour and the North Shore Mountains.

Observatory Restaurant

Spectacularly situated on the top floor of Grouse Mountain’s Peak Chalet, The Observatory is the crown jewel of the resort’s restaurant collection. The culinary team utilizes the finest regional produce, crafting dishes that showcase the best of B.C. while minimizing its environmental footprint. Local suppliers are used wherever possible so that chefs can make use of the specialty micro-produced ingredients for which our province is famous. Intimacy and luxury are key elements of this 60-seat venue, where diners revel in unrivalled views of the lower mainland.

Aburi Restaurant

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Yaletown, Minami delivers one of the most unique and innovative dining experiences to Vancouver. Minami follows the pioneering footsteps of sister restaurant, Miku for introducing the Aburi style or flame seared technique to Vancouver’s thriving sushi scene. Each piece of sushi is flame seared using a blowtorch and bamboo charcoal, giving it a smokey, melt in your mouth aroma. Traditionally trained Japanese chefs are inspired by global flavours and cutting edge techniques to create a new style of cuisine.

Miku Japanese Restaurant

Situated along the Burrard Inlet next to the Vancouver landmark Canada Place, Miku Waterfront continues to deliver gourmet Aburi cuisine paired with its well known, energetic ambience. Executive corporate Chef Kazuya Matsuoka and executive chef Kazuhiro Hayashi take advantage of fresh, regional ingredients as well as Ocean Wise seafood options to showcase the best of what Vancouver has to offer. Traditional Japanese flavours and techniques are combined with local, West Coast elements to create a truly unique dining experience enjoyed by locals and visitors alike

MARKET by Jean-Georges

Located on the third level of Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, MARKET by Jean Georges offers a casual, upscale menu focused on seasonal, regional ingredients, and the incorporation of global influences. Executive Chef Ken Nakano works with his team and local producers to deliver a top notch product that honours the restaurant’s namesake, giving local Vancouver residents and visitors a truly world class experience.

The Lobby Restaurant & Lounge

Inspired by B.C.'s natural abundance of fabulous seafood and fresh produce, dishes are prepared to reflect West Coast dining with a distinct Mediterranean flair. The culinary team brings the full flavours of the region to life with their dishes, maintaining the integrity of the ingredients to deliver a truly remarkable dining experience.

L'Abattoir Office

L’Abattoir is located in the center of Gastown between historic Gaoler’s Mews and Blood Alley. The restaurant was built in the 19th century and is the site of Vancouver’s first jail. Originally buttressed to the city’s butchery and meat packing district, the name L’Abattoir pays homage to the neighbourhood’s colourful past. Set in a refurbished brick and beam building that combines classic French tile work with industrial fixtures, natural wood, and glass and steel finishes, the restaurant offers a bar and lounge and an elevated dining room. French influenced West Coast fare is paired with eclectic wines and innovative cocktails.

La Terrazza

Set in the style of a classical Italian villa, La Terrazza Restaurant is all about warmth, comfort, elegance, and authentic culinary experiences. Wine lovers will be enticed by the award wining wine list and unique Enoteca, a wine cellar and private dining room suitable for celebratory dinners or corporate functions. Situated near the water, and an easy stroll from the downtown core, this elegant Italian trattoria is also steps away from the Yaletown Sky Train Station.

La Pentola

La Pentola restaurant delivers artfully crafted, Northern Italian cuisine inside OPUS Hotel Vancouver. Vancouver’s mountainous region and moderate temperatures mirror that of Northern Italy, making it an ideal location for producing the locally grown vegetables and proteins that are used in creating authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Artfully crafted handmade pastas and custom meat and fish are the focus at La Pentola, each carefully prepared in its natural state. The chef's philosophy of importing Italian necessities such as olive oil and prosciutto contribute a rich simplicity to each dish.

La Buca Restaurant

Handmade pasta, regional specialties from all corners of Italy, fresh fish and carefully sourced local produce all feature prominently on La Buca’s seasonally changing menu. A carefully chosen, all Italian wine list includes a well priced and interesting selection of bottles from unique small producers, as well as the great wines from the classic regions.

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

Discover the ancient art of teppanyaki - hibachi style cooking - in an authentic Japanese country inn ambiance. The word "Kobe" suggests the ultimate choice in gourmet beef. Watch the chef as he lovingly prepares the tenderest steak, freshest seafood, fresh chicken, and garden fresh vegetables... all before your very eyes in true Japanese style.

Regal Masion

Kirin has a reputation among food connoisseurs both locally and overseas for providing customers with a first-class dining experience. High quality dishes are prepared meticulously and complemented by unsurpassed service in a comfortable ambience. It specializes in both Northern Chinese and Cantonese cuisine, and is well-known for its preparation of seafood in both traditional and exotic styles.

Kirin Seafood Restaurant

Kirin has a reputation among food connoisseurs both locally and overseas for providing customers with a first-class dining experience. High quality dishes are prepared meticulously and complemented by unsurpassed service in a comfortable ambience. It specializes in both Northern Chinese and Cantonese cuisine, and is well-known for its preparation of seafood in both traditional and exotic styles.

Kirin Mandarin Restaurant

Kirin has a reputation among food connoisseurs both locally and overseas for providing customers with a first-class dining experience. High quality dishes are prepared meticulously and complemented by unsurpassed service in a comfortable ambience. It specializes in both Northern Chinese and Cantonese cuisine, and is well-known for its preparation of seafood in both traditional and exotic styles.

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

Keg Steakhouse & Bar Morgan Creek

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg Steakhouse + Bar experience like no other. The menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts… and of course, an outstanding wine list. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts!

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

Specializing in classic American cuisine since 1985, executive chef Wayne Sych prepares each dish with a focus on natural flavours and features the finest ingredients from Pacific Northwest farmers, fishermen and other food artisans. Serving more than 50 kinds of fresh fish, premium oysters and thick cut chops, Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House signature dishes have become a favourite with locals, celebrities and tourists alike.

Italian Kitchen

Italian Kitchen offers dishes from all over Italy focusing on simplicity and fresh traditional ingredients. Unique combinations of somewhat classical recipes prove this menu to be innovative with your choice of antipasti, artisan pizzas, olive oils, cured meats, delicious seafood, 45-day dry aged grilled meats, hand-made pastas and a selection of specialty cheeses. The philosophy of this restaurant is simple comfort food that's meant to be shared.

The Hart House

Open since 1988, Hart House is an oasis in the busy urban landscape, a place where guests can enjoy outstanding cuisine served by friendly staff in a charming heritage house. Executive chef Michael Genest has designed a menu featuring the eclectic cuisine of the Pacific Northwest. Dishes are prepared with the freshest local ingredients, including herbs from our own garden.

Gyu King Teppanyaki

In Japanese, Teppan means an iron plate or a steel sheet, and yaki means to stir-fry. Teppanyaki cooking is stir-fried meat, seafood and vegetables cooked and eaten off large, tabletop grills. Gyu King delivers a mouth-watering form of cuisine.

Francesco's Ristorante Italia

A passionate opera singer and legendary host, Francesco Alongi offers traditional Italian cuisine inspired by renowned chefs worldwide and treasured family recipes from his beloved home of Sicily. Wild game meat is a Don Francesco specialty and include such delicacies as wild boar, ostrich and the signature slow roasted duck a la vignarola. The menus are complimented by an extensive wine list and house-made desserts Linger in the warm atmosphere and indulge your senses in a true Italian oasis!

Five Sails Restaurant

Chef Ernst Dorfler and Gerry Sayers, a husband and wife team, offer an unforgettable combination of spectacular views, four diamond award-winning cuisine and gracious hospitality in the beautiful Five Sails Restaurant located at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Chef Ernst Dorfler, a former World Culinary Olympic Gold Medal Champion, showcases the depth of his International experience and talent with each seasonal à la carte menu, a Vegetarian Table d'Hote menu and his signature Chef's Tasting Menu with wine pairings. The award-winning wine list, designed by sommelier Ramon Fresneda, features superb wines from the Okanagan region.

Federico's Supper Club

Federico's Supper Club offers a combination of authentic Italian cuisine and welcoming hospitality, served up in an old school atmosphere. Guests are treated to fresh simple ingredients and dishes that are a reflection of Old World Italy with a contemporary twist.

DIVA AT THE MET

Diva at the Met is showcasing innovative cuisine, firmly rooted in the bounty of the region. The chef brings a true respect for ingredients and a reputation for highlighting them through both traditional and modern cooking techniques. Diva's cuisine is taken to the next level with his creative, contemporary approach. Special offerings include Diva’s chef's table seats overlooking the open kitchen, tasting menus paired with wine selections, and innovative seasonal menus.

Coast

COAST's entry welcomes guests through a street-side lounge bordered by fire pits. At the oyster and chowder bar, Atlantic and Pacific Coast oysters are shucked with precision and paired with signature dishes such as Dungeness crab cakes, seafood platters, lobsters, chowders and sushi. Landlubbers may select juicy cuts of AAA Canadian Prime beef. A well balanced wine list features 100 wines stocked full of Pacific Northwest gems.

CinCin Ristorante & Bar

A winding stone staircase leads upward from bustling Robson Street to this celebrated Vancouver dining room, recognized for its contemporary Italian menu and award-winning wine cellar. An ingredient-driven, seasonal focus sets the tone for Chef Andrew Richadson's menu, with distinctive dishes embracing the traditions of Italy. To finish, enjoy outstanding desserts and baked goods.

Cibo Trattoria

Located inside the Moda Hotel on Seymour Street, this stylish trattoria serves up simple, clean, rustic Italian inspired food in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Chambar Restaurant

In a city blessed with an abundance of restaurants, Chambar has earned it's place among the best. The award-winning restaurant is the perfect balance of fine dining without the formalities; the food is exceptional, with a commitment to fresh seasonal produce. Dishes are Belgian themed with North African influence.

Carver's Steakhouse & Lounge

Carver's is located in Executive Airport Plaza Hotel in Richmond and specializes in steak and seafood. Designed in the American Steakhouse style, the menu is deceptively simple using top quality ingredients, while the chef also ensures a commitment to local farming and ranching. Serving only Certified Angus beef from Canadian ranches, the steaks come perfect from the signature infrared grill. Carver's selection of wild and organic game is a step ahead of the culinary curve and fresh seafood selections are sustainable and certified Ocean Wise.

Cafe One

Cafe One's funky and imaginative decor, with indoor and outdoor seating available, is the ideal arena to enjoy West Coast cuisine. Using fresh and local ingredients, Indigo's guests are continually awed by the combination and variety of flavours.

Cactus Club Cafe

Bravo Cucina Ristorante Italiano

Bravo features dishes from the northern and southern provinces of Italy. Offering a classical menu with authentic dishes from the Alba region to Siciliy. The restaurant has received many accolades as a favourite Italian restaurant for diners on the North Shore.

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

An exciting new addition to Vancouver’s ever-expanding restaurant roadmap, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar - located at the iconic Sutton Place Hotel adjacent to the bustling downtown Vancouver junction of Burrard and Robson - provides a distinctive showcase for the celebrated culinary vision of executive chef Alex Chen and redefines the fine art of dining with subtle, unexpected and playful approaches to cuisine, service and style.

Blue Martini Jazz Cafe

In a city bursting with creative people, diverse cultural backgrounds, and beautiful landscapes, Blue Martini Jazz Café hosts some of Vancouver’s finest soul, jazz, and blues musicians, dedicated to offering everyone who comes in a truly memorable experience. We bring the flavour of fame to the menu, right from the kitchen of our sister restaurant, Francesco’s Ristorante Italia.

Black+Blue

Taking the dining experience to new heights, a glass-walled elevator transports guests between the main floor and other levels. Black+Blue offers an extensive selection of prime cuts of steaks - from Wagyu to US and Canadian Prime, with a hand selection of exclusive boutique products. Along with meaty mains, fish and shellfish are also featured.

Bistro Sakana Japanese Restaurant Ltd

Bistro Sakana, long considered a Yaletown sushi icon, continues to impress diners with a high standard of quality and service that has remained consistent for over 10 years. Here you will find both traditional Japanese cuisine alongside a variety of colourful fusion dishes. Try the tuna avocado crepe or the teppan roll, inspired by French and Italian influences and interpreted from a uniquely Japanese perspective. This global spirit is also evident in the original cocktails, extensive selection of wines, and Vancouver's largest and most exclusive cold sake list.

Bistro Pastis

Bistro Pastis presents traditional French bistro fare, incorporating North American lighter tastes. It typifies the neighbourhood bistro - good food at good value presented in a casual, friendly atmosphere. A place where people come for a relaxing meal. Open for lunch, dinner and brunch.

Bin 941 Tapas Parlour

Bin 941 offers a repertoire of signature "tapatisers" sharing plates of cross-culture cuisine featuring regional products. Small dishes are prepared with local ingredients and reflect the changing seasons. The funky Davie Street spot has a cozy, intimate feel and fills up quickly.

Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge

Of all the great plates you'll find at Bacchus Restaurant in the Wedgewood Hotel, the one on the wall tells the story best. It's the plate inscribed with the Four Diamond Award from the CAA/AAA. Walk through the Hornby Street entrance, and Bacchus' attention to detail is immediately apparent. You are instantly surrounded by luxury, with richly upholstered furniture, warm, dark wood, and light fixtures imported from Venice. Lee Parsons presides over the food as executive chef. With food like this, you would naturally expect an outstanding wine list, and Bacchus does not disappoint.

Arriva Ristorante Ltd

Warmly decorated eatery serving Italian fare including whole wheat, gluten-free and vegetarian pastas.

AnnaLena

This new buzz-worthy eatery has been garnering critical acclaim and industry awards ever since it first opened in 2015. AnnaLena specializes in contemporary Canadian fare and creative cocktails in a stylish, modern setting.

ARC RESTAURANT

Simple, fresh, local and handcrafted. ARC is the perfect West Coast setting to enjoy urban artisan food created by executive chef, Dana Hauser. At the Chef’s Bench, share and experience hands on culinary expertise; or sit at the sensational bar, a vibrant hub for meeting old friends and new. Check out the chalk board for chef’s picks, then pair them with local craft beers, world-class wines and cocktails mixed to perfection.

Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio - False Creek

Situated along Vancouver’s picturesque False Creek seawall, Ancora serves inventive Peruvian and Japanese cuisine while incorporating the traditions of the West Coast's sustainable seafood movement. Embracing the city’s waterfront landscape, Ancora’s soft, contemporary design creates a subtle yet sophisticated setting. The comprehensive menu highlights Ocean Wise seafood, locally sourced and international ingredients, showcasing dishes that combine flavours and techniques that meld diverse cultures.